Php 3:12

Php 3:12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect, but I am pressing on, if I may lay hold of that for which I also was taken hold of by Christ Jesus.

Those are Paul's words. Let's put them into a simple thought: I have not reached the place where God wants me to be, but I'm going to keep trying until I get there.
Simply put, God has in mind what He wants for us, as Christians (if you're not Christian, this doesn't apply). He makes it known to us through various means what he wants for us. He puts the longing in your path; what are you going to do with it?

Whose Will Is It Anyway?

The Holy Spirit moves us to His will. As Christians, we are to be led by this Spirit, while so often we are more led by our emotions (what will so and so think of me if I ask to pray for them?). Time to come out of our own little worlds. If Jesus or Peter or Paul had taken time to consider what others might think of them, we would not have redemption, teachings and Christianity as we know it. We would not have redemption or salvation. So...GET OVER YOURSELF! Follow the leadings of the Holy Spirit; He knows more than you.

Do We Have Rights?

As Christians, we abdicate our right to demand our rights. We put others ahead of ourselves. This means that we do not take offense, neither do we give offense. You may have been a Christian for 50 years, but there's still a lot of room to mature.

Take A Jar

Take a jar...that's you. Fill it with pebbles...that's everything, good and bad, in your life. Top it off with water...that's Jesus. See how the water works it's way through the nooks and crannies until it touches every single pebble? That's how Jesus wants to be...touching every part of your life so that He can help you through the hard times and help you celebrate the good times.

Comparitive Religions 101

Anyone notice that Hinduism, Islam, Baha'i, etc...all maintain the idea that YOU have to do something to make their god happy with you. Only Christianity shows that God Himself did something FOR you to make YOU happy with Him...He died for you, reconciling you to Him.